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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to Chair the 4th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog on June 17, 2018
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday, the 17th June. The day-long meeting will be attended by Union Ministers, Chief Ministers from the States, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories and senior officials from the Government of India.
The Governing Council of NITI Aayog is the premier body tasked with evolving a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of States in shaping the development narrative.
The Governing Council reviews the work done during the previous year and deliberates upon the future developmental priorities.
The Council is expected to discuss important subjects including measures taken to double farmers’ income; progress of flagship schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, National Nutrition Mission and Mission Indradhanush; development of aspirational districts; and celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 356
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 149.57 crore
More than 85 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 149.57 Crore  today. More than 85 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10388650
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2nd Dose
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9732384
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18386770
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2nd Dose
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16940293
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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16498400
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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509337538
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2nd Dose
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345467738
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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195574080
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2nd Dose
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154270591
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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121981809
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2nd Dose
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97123230
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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872167247
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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623534236
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Total
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1495701483
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 6th January, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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103
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2nd Dose
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3263
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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190
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2nd Dose
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7140
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3598243
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1872747
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2nd Dose
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1994576
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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149374
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2nd Dose
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549936
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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76583
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2nd Dose
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280440
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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5697240
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2835355
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Total
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8532595
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister to chair 12th Standing Committee of Inter-State Council meeting tomorrow
Recommendations of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations to be discussed
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to chair the 12th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council , here tomorrow.
The Standing Committee is chaired by the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and has the Union Ministers of External Affairs Smt Sushma Swaraj, Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley, Road, Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari and Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot and Chief Ministers of States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh as members.
The meeting will discuss the recommendations of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations.
The 11th meeting of the Standing Committee of ISC was held on April 09 this year after a gap of 11 years. The convening of the Standing Committee meetings twice in the same year reflects the importance attached to the promotion of harmonious Centre-State relations. Representatives of 30 Union Ministries/Departments and 7 State Governments have also been invited to assist the Committee in its deliberations. At the meeting, the views of the State Governments and the Union Ministries/Departments will be considered along with the recommendations made by the Punchhi Commission and then the Standing Committee will finalise its recommendations.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Modernisation of Police Forces
For Central Armed Police Forces , namely, Assam Rifles, Border Security Force , Central Industrial Security Force , Central Reserve Police Force  Indo Tibetan Border Police , Sashastra Seema Bal  and National Security Guards , the Government has been implementing Modernisation Plan–III since 2018 with the total outlay of Rs.1053 crore.
As for as State Police Forces are concerned, ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the seventh Schedule of the Constitution. However, the efforts of the States for equipping and modernizing of their police forces has been supplemented by the Government of India through the scheme of “Assistance to States for Modernization of Police ” [erstwhile scheme of Modernization of Police Forces].
All the State Governments, including the Government of Uttar Pradesh, have been availing funds under ASMP scheme. The amounts released to the Government of Uttar Pradesh are Rs. 118.67 crore and 64.81 crore against the allocations of Rs. 68.39 crore and Rs.63.19 crore during the years 2018-19 and 2019-20 respectively. It also includes incentives for implementation of police reforms of Rs. 7.69 crore and better performance incentives of Rs.38.26 crore during the year 2018-19.
Under the scheme, the State Governments are provided central assistance for acquisition of latest weaponry, training gadgets, advanced communication / forensic equipment, cyber policing equipment etc. Further, ‘construction’ and ‘purchase of operational vehicles’ are permitted in the insurgency affected north-eastern States and Left Wing Extremism  affected districts. As such, under the scheme financial assistance is provided for acquisition of infrastructure and equipment, including training equipment, which enhances capabilities and efficiency of the police forces.
The financial outlay under ASMP Scheme during the past 5 years and the current year is as below:

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Year
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Allocation
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Release
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2015-16
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662.11
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662.11
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2016-17
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595.00
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594.02
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2017-18
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769.00 452.10 
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451.68
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2018-19
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769.00
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768.83
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2019-20
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811.30  791.30
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781.12
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2020-21
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770.76  50.00
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4.15Funds against allocations could not be released to States as they had substantial unspent balances.
Under ASMP scheme, the States are grouped into two categories, namely Category ‘A’ and Category ‘B’ for the purpose of funding. Category ‘A’ States, namely, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and 8 North Eastern States including Sikkim, are eligible to receive financial assistance on 90:10, Centre: State sharing basis. The remaining States are in Category ‘B’ and eligible for financial assistance on 60:40, Centre: State sharing basis.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Information Regarding Detection of a COVID-19 Positive Case in The President’s Estate
In view of the media reports and speculation about detection of a COVID-19 positive case in the President’s Estate, the following are the facts about the situation:
a. A COVID 19 positive patient from Central Delhi, who was neither an employee of the President's Secretariat nor a resident of the President's Estate expired on 13.04.2020 with co-morbidities at B L Kapoor Hospital, New Delhi.
b. After contact tracing of the deceased, it was found that a family member of an employee of the President's Secretariat had been in contact with the deceased.
c. The employee along with the family is a resident of Pocket 1, Schedule A area of the President's Estate. As required under the guidelines, all the seven members of this family were moved to the quarantine facility at Mandir Marg on 16.04.2020.
d. Subsequently, one of the family members who was in contact with the deceased, tested positive. All other family members including the employee of the President's Secretariat have tested negative.
e. Following the instructions and guidelines of the authority designated under the Disaster Management Act 2005, read with Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, 115 houses in Pocket 1, Schedule A area of the President's Estate were identified for movement restriction and residents have been advised to remain indoors. The residents of these houses are being provided doorstep delivery of essential commodities.
f. It may be clarified that till date no employee of President's Secretariat has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Secretariat alongwith the Local Administration is taking all the preventive measures required under the government guidelines.
Ministry of Culture
International Day of Yoga: Nehru Science Centre to host online Yoga Practice Session
Mumbai, 19 June 2021
Nehru Science Centre , Mumbai and The Art of Living, Government Executive Programmes, Maharashtra will jointly be commemorating the 7th International Yoga Day on 21st June, 20201 from 04.30 PM to 05.30 PM. Nehru Science Centre will host an online yoga practice session on its YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/NSCMumbai to mark the celebration of International Day of Yoga. The theme is ‘Be with Yoga, Be at Home’.
International Day of Yoga 2021 theme focuses upon telling people to stay motivated at home as Yoga helps to improve or develop one’s inherent powers in a balanced manner. People especially students are desperate at home because they feel like caged creatures. Yoga tips and techniques may help in promoting health and hence can help us to stay fit and energetic too. We need to learn the Yoga as its practice prevents psychosomatic disorders/diseases and improves individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations. The venue of this year’s Yoga Day is our home as per the theme. Let’s appreciate the theme of the International Yoga Day and practice yoga at home.DJM/DL/DR
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Ministry of Communications
7th Japan-India ICT Joint Working Group meeting held under India-Japan ICT Comprehensive Cooperation Framework
The 7th Japan-India ICT Joint Working Group meeting was held on 13th May2022 on a virtual platform. Mr. V.L Kantha Rao, Additional Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and H.E. Mr. Sasaki YUJI, Vice Minister for Policy Coordination , Japan co-chaired the meeting. Senior representatives from both governments and other non-governmental stakeholders from Industry, R&D and Academia attended the meeting.
Recalling the India Japan Summit Meeting in March 2022, both sides recognized the need for growing cooperation under the India-Japan Digital Partnership with a view to enhancing digital economy through promotion of joint projects for digital transformation, support to provide opportunities for Indian IT professionals to work in Japan and Japanese companies, and collaboration made in the area of IoT, AI and other emerging technologies. The JWG discussions were focused on enhancing further cooperation in various fields like 5G, Open RAN, Telecom Network Security, submarine cable systems, and Quantum Communications.
India and Japan share a common vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous world and this has now taken the shape of “Special Strategic and Global Partnership”. This year 2022 is the 70th Anniversary of India Japan Diplomatic relations and India is also entering Amrit Kaal, the 25 year long lead up to India @100. ICT being the key driver of development provides a massive opportunity for cooperation between both countries to build a robust foundation for the present and future world.
While underlining the recent developments in telecom sector, Additional Secretary  stated that India 4G LTE telecom stack has been tested by CDOTTata Consultancy Services – Tejas Network consortium and is available for rollout in India. The 5G Federated Test bed has been set up in 8 Research institutions In India at an estimated cost of USD 35 million.
The participants of 7th JWG meeting included Government officials, Industry and academia stakeholders from India and Japan. The meeting deliberated on the best practices and experience on Open RAN, Massive MIMO, Quantum Communications, Connected Cars, 5G Use cases and 6G Innovation. The 7th JWG agreed to enhance cooperation in these areas under the framework of Memorandum of Cooperation  between India and Japan.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Shri Ram Vilas Paswan congratulated Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley for presenting an inclusive and historic budget
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan said that Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has presented an inclusive and historic budget under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Paswan said that budget 2018-19 is targeted for empowerment of farmers, youth, women and all categories of society. The life standard of common people will definitely improve with this budget.
Shri Paswan said that the production of food grains has reached the record level. More than 300 Million Tons of fruit and 275 Million Tons of food grains have been produced during the year 2017-18. Our government has made continuous efforts for the welfare of farmers. These efforts have been continued in this budget. The income of farmers will increase with the provisions made in this budget for providing minimum support price 1½ times of the cost.
He further stated that the Government has committed for construction 51 lakh new houses, electricity connection to 4 crore poor people, construction of 2 crore toilets, free gas connection to 8 crore poor women. It will benefit the poorest persons of society, which will contribute in the development and create opportunities of employment.
The scheme for medical reimbursement for providing rupees 5 lakh per family to 10 crore families is the largest health scheme of the world, is a welcoming step indeed.
Adequate provisions have been made for infrastructure i.e. roads and electricity, extension of railways, improvement of education and creation of jobs. In the field of IT, 5 lakh wi-fi hotspot for the benefit of 5 crore rural people will prove to be a revolutionary step.
Shri Paswan said that the government has made no changes in the rates of food grains to be distributed under the Food Security scheme. The poor people are getting wheat @ Rs. 2/-, rice @ Rs. 3 and coarse grains @ Rs. 1/-. Transparency has been brought by the use of IT in the Public Distribution System. Seeding of ration cards with Aadhaar has been made to ensure that the food grains should reach the right beneficiary. Shri Paswan said that the scheme for providing food grains to 84 crore people has been successfully implemented throughout the country under the able leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Paswan assured that the prices of essential commodities will not be allowed to increase in any condition.
Paswan further stated that the overall, this budget is beneficial for farmers, women and poor, especially for persons belonging to Scheduled Tribe. I again congratulate Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley for presenting a historic budget under the guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the proposal of Securities & Exchange Board of India  tosign Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between India and Luxembourg
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the proposal of Securities & Exchange Board of India  to sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding  between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial and Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier , Luxembourg.
Objectives
The MoU is likely to strengthen cross border cooperation in the area of securities regulations and facilitate mutual assistance, contribute towards efficient performance of the supervisory functions aid in imparting technical domain knowledge and enable effective enforcement of the laws and regulations governing the securities markets of India and Luxembourg.
Major impact:
CSSF, like SEBI, is a co-signatory to International Organization of Securities Commissions' Multilateral MOU . However, the IOSCO MMoU does not have under its scope the provision for technical assistance. The proposed bilateral MOU would, in addition to contributing towards strengthening the information sharing framework leading to effective enforcement of securities laws, also help in establishing a technical assistance programme. The technical assistance programme would benefit the Authorities by way of consultations on matters relating to capital markets, capacity building activities and training programmes for the staff.
Background
The Securities and Exchange Board of India  was established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to regulate the securities markets in India. The objectives of the SEBI are to protect the interest of the investors and to regulate and promote development of securities markets in India. The main functions of SEBI include registration, regulation and supervision of intermediaries operating in the securities market; promoting and regulating self-regulatory organizations; prohibiting fraudulent and unfair trade practices relating to securities markets; and calling from or furnishing to other authorities, whether in India or abroad, such information as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions.
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier  of Luxembourg is a public law entity, with administrative and financial autonomy, established by the law of 23rd December 1998. The CSSF is the competent authority for the prudential supervision of the entire Luxembourg financial centre, except for the insurance sector. The CSSF is also legally responsible for the regulation and supervision of the securities market.
Prime Minister's Office
PM discusses cyclone situation with Odisha CM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has discussed the cyclone situation in parts of Odisha with the Chief Minister, Shri Naveen Patnaik.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Discussed the cyclone situation in parts of Odisha with CM @Naveen_Odisha Ji. The Centre assures all possible support in overcoming this adversity. Praying for the safety and well-being of everybody."
Prime Minister's Office
PM to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, attend programmes related to Sanitation and Renewable Energy, on October 2
Events related to sanitation and renewable energy shall be the focus of the Prime Minister’s engagements on Gandhi Jayanti.
Shri Narendra Modi, will offer floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, on October 2nd, 2018 – the day which will mark the launch of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Mahatma. The Prime Minister will also visit Vijay Ghat to offer floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary.
He will attend the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention  at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. MGISC has been a 4-day international conference that has brought together Sanitation Ministers and other leaders in WASH  from around the world. At this event, the Prime Minister will visit a mini Digital Exhibition. He will be accompanied by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres. From the dais, the dignitaries will launch commemorative postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi, and a medley CD based on Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymn – “Vaishnav Jan.” The Swachh Bharat Awards will also be distributed on this occasion. The Prime Minister will address the gathering.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event will also mark the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest . The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, will also be present on the occasion. The Prime Minister will address the gathering.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
NSIC signs MoU with Walmart
A MoU was signed between Walmart Global Sourcing India Private Limited and The National Small Industries Corporation Limited on 6th December, 2022 . The MoU was signed by Shri Gaurang Dixit, Chairman and Managing Director, NSIC and Ms. Prameela Mallaiah, Director and Hub Leader, Walmart in the presence of Union Minister of MSME Shri Narayan Rane.
Through this MoU NSIC will be able to extend the NSIC schemes and other services to MSMEs who would participate in various Vriddhi program. Moreover, the MSMEs would get the exposure to various advantages of gaining working capital, bulk procurement support etc. under various opportunities offered by NSIC. MSMEs who are part of the NSIC ecosystem will also be linked to the Vriddhi program in relevant clusters and get access to existing business training content, advisory support, tools and knowledge under the program – “free of cost”. The MoU will play a critical role in enabling MSME’s reach $2 trillion worth of exports by 2030.
During the event, Shri Narayan Rane said, “I'm glad to see that Walmart's Vriddhi program has enabled a large number of Indian MSMEs to expand, boost their production, and experience growth. Walmart has been instrumental in enabling MSMEs with training and capacity building, especially through the pandemic. The Indian MSME sector currently comprises of 6.3 crore MSMEs that employ more than 11 crore people. We look forward to Walmart’s continued support to the growing MSME sector in the country.”
Adding to what Shri Rane said, Shri Gaurang Dixit, Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, NSIC, said, “NSIC is committed to the growth and development of a robust MSME sector in India. We look forward to working with Walmart Vriddhi to help MSMEs under the program get access to our schemes and make the learning resources of Vriddhi available to MSMEs under NSIC. Through this partnership, MSMEs across the country can get the necessary support required to further expand their businesses nationally and across the globe.”
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'Bharat Ratna' Lata Mangeshkar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi - A special bond
A write up detailing the special bond between Lata Mangeshkar ji and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been shared on the Prime Minister's website narendramodi.in.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"‘Bharat Ratna’ Lata Didi and PM @narendramodi – a special bond.
https://t.co/tiSTrSm715
via NaMo App"